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Self-Portrait
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This oil-on-canvas painting is titled Self-Portrait. It is a work by the artist Albert Lang, who was born in 1847 in Karlsruhe, Germany. The composition presents a bust-length view of the artist himself, rendered in a realistic style that emphasizes the physical presence of the subject through a controlled application of paint.
Albert Lang lived a life that spanned several European cities, moving from his birthplace in Karlsruhe to various centers of artistic activity. He eventually settled in München, where he remained until his death in 1933. His technical background in architecture, which he studied in Karlsruhe and Berlin, informs the structured approach seen in his later painterly works. This specific portrait, created about 1878, captures the artist in a moment of quietude, focusing on the interplay of light and shadow across the features of the face.
This bust-length portrait presents a man positioned slightly off-center within the frame. He is depicted in a realistic style, facing the viewer with a contemplative expression. The subject's gaze is directed forward, meeting the observer directly. The composition focuses on the head and shoulders, utilizing a dark, undifferentiated background that lacks any specific architectural or natural elements. This void pushes the figure into the foreground, emphasizing the physical presence of the subject.
The lighting is directional, originating from the upper left. This light source illuminates one side of the face while casting the other side into deep shadow, creating a sense of three-dimensional volume. The color palette is dominated by dark, earthy tones, including deep browns, blacks, and muted greys. These shadows contrast with the warm flesh tones of the face and a small touch of red visible in the necktie. The textures of the beard, hair, and fabric of the jacket are defined by controlled brushwork, while the shadows remain soft and blended.
This oil-on-canvas work is executed in a realistic style. The medium of oil paint is applied with controlled brushwork that defines the specific textures of the skin, hair, and cloth. The color palette is dominated by dark, earthy tones, including deep browns, blacks, and muted greys. These shades contrast with the warm flesh tones of the face and a small touch of red in the necktie.
The lighting is directional, originating from the upper left. This light source illuminates one side of the face while casting the other side into deep shadows. Such lighting creates a sense of three-dimensional depth and volume against a dark, undifferentiated background. The lines are soft and blended within the shadows, while more defined strokes are used to establish the texture of the beard and the fabric of the jacket.
The artist's body of work includes several pieces that demonstrate a focus on landscape and human subjects. In 1874, he painted Italienische Küste. Later, in 1883, he produced Junges Mädchen and An der Quelle. His output during the late 1880s includes Fahrendes Volk from 1889 and Flusslandschaft, also from 1889.
Lang continued to produce various compositions throughout his career. He created a Selbstbildnis in 1911 and another Selbstbildnis in 1927. His later works include the 1917 oil painting Sitzender Pan.
Printed: Self-Portrait is reproduced as a giclée print on cotton canvas or on Epson archival canvas paper.
The original measures 54.0 x 42.0cm. Sizes run from 36.2 x 27.6 cm ($47) to 247.5 x 189.0 cm ($363); the table on this page lists the main steps and their prices.
A print rolled in a tube travels free by regular post and arrives in 3 to 4 weeks; a stretched or framed print takes 4 to 5 weeks. Express courier delivery exists only with the paid Express Delivery option offered on this page. You can return it within 100 days for a full refund, with no condition.
The original is in the collection of the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe.
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